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Ciara Mageean: Former European 1,500m champion dies at age of 34

Former European 1,500m champion Ciara Mageean has died at the age of 34.

The athlete, who also competed twice in the Olympics, from Portaferry, Co Down passed at 6.30am on Sunday following a battle with cancer, her family announced in a post on social media.

"A beloved daughter, sister, wife, friend and inspiration to so many, she will be deeply missed," they said.

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